Original Still Life Antique Oil Painting, Circle of Johann Wilhelm Preyer. Original Birds-eye Maple Frame, Freshly Restored.Johann Wilhelm Preyer (1) was one of the most influential German still life painters of the 19th century and was most well known for his limited and ochre-heavy compositions of fruits and wine glasses. He was a founder of the Düsseldorf School of Artists, and is one of the most sought after still life painters of his time. Mostly influenced by the 17th century Flemish Old Masters, but he also kept with the Biedermeier aesthetic. His paintings were purchased by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, and housed in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Walters Art Museum, and the Nationalgalerie in Berlin. This particular piece was done c. 1860, and was likely a study for a larger composition. It is unsigned, but was at one time purchased from a collection that had several of Preyer’s signed paintings. Unsigned and not datedMedium: oil on linenSupport size: 12 3/16 x 16 1/8” Dimensions of outside frame: 18 1/4” x 22”Period of creation: c. 1860Condition: It is in excellent condition, with no losses, overcleaning, nor surface abrasions. It has been cleaned and a new varnish applied, recently lined with a fine Belgian linen. It retains its original stretcher;

　　canvas is taut and has all keys present. The period appropriate Birds-eye Maple frame appears to be original, and is in good condition despite some repairs to the veneer. The German silver liner is contemporary.High Auction Result (for attributed work): $5,500 (for signed work): $191,200About Geddes & Di FolcoWe uncover value in art so our clients can invest with confidence. Every oil painting we offer has been carefully researched, cleaned, and restored for the collector’s peace of mind. We consider pieces from estates worldwide to find works that intrigue the imagination and remain in our memory, pictures that are often overlooked because of their discolored varnish and centuries of grime. Once in our hands each painting is carefully examined and properly treated. Anything we have listed is in its optimal archival state to be collected and enjoyed without worry.Our jewelry acquisitions are determined by careful research and fine estate pieces that make our hearts skip a beat. We search for pieces that strike a connection with us, jewelry with a story to tell. We want our clients to fall in love just as much as we do, discovering one of their most prized possessions worthy to be a future family heirloom. Each piece is carefully cleaned and restored, ready to be prized, worn, and adored.Return PolicyYour satisfaction and confidence are important to us.We guarantee that all items are exactly as described in the photographs, descriptions, and condition reports. If the item is not as described, please contact us to return it within 48 hours of delivery and we will cover the shipping cost.For other returns where the item is as described but is not what you are looking for, please contact us within 14 days of its delivery for a return authorization, and we will help you coordinate its return. A 20% restocking fee plus any shipping and handling costs we incurred will be deducted from your refund. Return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange for. The returned item must be received in its original condition within 14 days of return authorization.Purchased items will generally ship within five to ten business days of receiving cleared payment. International purchases are not eligible for return.